Michael P. Schuette
Florida
Cantrell Schuette, P.A.
3350 Buschwood Park Dr
Suite 195
Tampa, FL 33618
Tel: (813) 705-6275
Email:
mschuette@lawcantrell.com
Web:
www.lawcantrell.com
Michael P. Schuette is an experienced employment and business litigation attorney practicing in the Tampa Bay office of Cantrell Schuette, P.A. with nearly a decade of experience representing individuals and businesses in complex disputes across state and federal forums.
Mr. Schuette’s practice is focused on high-stakes employment law matters and commercial litigation, where he is known for his practical, detail-oriented approach and strong command of statutory and contractual issues. His employment law practice encompasses a wide range of issues, including unpaid overtime and minimum wage claims, employee misclassification, retaliation, wrongful termination, medical leave violations, and disputes involving unpaid commissions and bonuses. Mr. Schuette regularly litigates matters arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Florida Minimum Wage Act, and related state and federal employment statutes. He represents clients in single-plaintiff cases as well as class and collective actions, appearing in federal district courts, federal bankruptcy courts, state courts, and arbitration proceedings.
In addition to employment matters, Mr. Schuette advises and represents franchisees, companies, and entrepreneurs in commercial litigation and business disputes. His experience includes contract disputes, business partner and shareholder conflicts, enforcement and defense of restrictive covenants, unfair competition claims, and defamation matters affecting business interests.
Mr. Schuette began his legal career at a Tampa Bay law firm, where he played a key role in developing and expanding the firm’s employment law practice. He later joined a national, mid-sized law firm, where he litigated hundreds of cases nationwide, gaining extensive experience handling employment disputes in diverse jurisdictions and procedural settings. This background has given him a broad perspective on employment litigation strategy and an ability to manage matters efficiently from inception through resolution.
Mr. Schuette earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated in the top three percent of his class. During law school, he served on the Stetson Law Review and was Vice President of the Employment Law Society, reflecting his early and sustained focus on employment law and litigation.
Cantrell Schuette’s Employment Practice is dedicated to representing employees and professionals in a wide range of workplace law matters under both state and federal law. The firm focuses on disputes arising from the employment relationship, helping clients enforce their rights in issues including hiring, compensation, benefits, discrimination, retaliation, leaves of absence, termination, and post-employment obligations.
The practice encompasses employment litigation and counseling, with seasoned attorneys guiding workers through disputes such as wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, discrimination and harassment, retaliation, and breaches of employment contracts. They also handle complex areas like non-compete and employee mobility matters, unpaid commissions and bonuses, executive compensation disputes, and Equal Pay Act claims.
Cantrell Schuette assists clients nationwide, with a particular emphasis on California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Michigan, and combines deep courtroom experience with a client-focused approach to secure favorable outcomes in employment law matters.
Cantrell Schuette, P.A. is a dynamic law firm with a growing national presence, dedicated to representing individuals, franchisees, entrepreneurs, and businesses in complex employment, business, and franchise litigation. With nearly two decades of experience, the firm has developed deep expertise in high-stakes disputes involving wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, discrimination and harassment, restrictive covenants (including non-competes), contract and commercial conflicts, franchise agreements, and related business controversies. Cantrell Schuette also offers strategic guidance in franchise and dealer association matters and litigation, helping clients navigate intricate regulatory and contractual landscapes.
The firm traces its roots to highly credentialed litigators who combine rigorous legal analysis with practical advocacy tailored to each client’s objectives, whether in state and federal courts, arbitration, or administrative forums. Its attorneys have clerked for federal judges, graduated from top law schools, and earned peer-review recognitions for their trial capabilities and client-focused service.
Cantrell Schuette maintains multiple offices across Florida and the southeastern United States to better serve its clients, including locations in Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta, as well as appointment-based services in Bloomfield Hills (Detroit). These strategically placed offices allow the firm to advocate effectively for clients throughout Florida and beyond.
Committed to personalized attention and clear communication, Cantrell Schuette, P.A. strives to achieve favorable outcomes through tailored legal strategies, whether resolving matters efficiently or litigating through trial when necessary.
“Mr. Schuette is a highly capable employment litigator who brings a sharp command of wage & hour law and a practical approach to complex disputes. He is particularly strong in FLSA and misclassification matters, with experience handling both single-plaintiff claims and class and collective actions.”